The Daily Audio Bible has been an essential staple of my life since December 2007. January, 2011 marks the beginning of year four in listening to the daily podcast that brings the Bible to ipods, ipads, and computers in a new and engaging way. (Click on the link beside this post to find out more...)
While DAB is a wonderful podcast, and a great way to experience the entire Bible each year, it has yet another layer...that of Community. Saturday, March 5 I was honored to attend a DAB Community Gathering, in Indianapolis IN.
How amazing it was to walk into the restored depot and instantly connect with folks I have corresponded with for the past 3 years. Some of these dear brothers and sisters have shared prayer requests with the larger community through the podcasts and the forums...and I have prayed specifically for them. Some have prayed specifically for me.
Others were new DABbers...new to the podcast and new to the online community of the Daily Audio Bible. It made no difference. We were community in that we were deliberately walking through the Bible together, praying together about common requests and were experiencing the power of God’s Word impacting our lives. The beauty of the variety of ages (DAB has a podcast for children), races (DAB is podcast in five languages), and walks of life (students, parents, executives, educators, trades) was evident in the kaleidoscope of folks gathered.
Sunday worship at the Plainfield Baptist Church was yet another gathering of the DAB community within the larger community of the local church. Together we worshipped as Jill Parr (Brian’s wife) sang passionately from her heart and Brian spoke on Community. The message was one I needed to hear...a timely reminder and encouragement to seek to grow deeper in community (Biblical Community). Brian concluded his message with a reflective song by Sara Groves...Twice As Good
When I am down and need to cry till morning,
I know just where I am going.
When I'm in need of sweet commiseration
To speak out loud.
Raise a glass to friendship
And to knowing you don't have to go alone.
We'll raise out hearts to share each other's burdens
On this road.
Every burden I have carried,
Every joy--it's understood.
Life with you is half as hard,
And twice as good.
I know just where I am going.
When I'm in need of sweet commiseration
To speak out loud.
Raise a glass to friendship
And to knowing you don't have to go alone.
We'll raise out hearts to share each other's burdens
On this road.
Every burden I have carried,
Every joy--it's understood.
Life with you is half as hard,
And twice as good.
1 comment:
It was so nice to see you there Bonnie. I'm thankful you are a part of the DAB family. - Brian
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